Sar Pass Trek from Kasol
Forest, meadows, a frozen lake — then slide down.
A 5-day guided trek from Kasol over a pass of about 4,200 m; we add your hotel and cab.
- Pass ~4,200 m
- Days 5
- Distance ~33–49 km
- Start Kasol
- Season May–Jun & Sep–Oct
- Price Get Quote
Sar Pass trek, at a glance
Sar Pass is a 5-day trek from Kasol in Kullu’s Parvati valley to a snow pass of about 4,200 m (13,800 ft), named after a small, often-frozen lake (“sar”) on the way. The route runs Kasol → Grahan → Min Thach → Nagaru → Sar Pass → Biskeri Thach → Barshaini, about 33–49 km. Go in May–June for snow and the famous slide, or September–October.
Sar Pass trek route, stage by stage
Six stages from Kasol to Barshaini. Photos show Himalayan trails, camps and snow in general, not the exact spots.
Day 1Kasol → Grahan
Day 2Grahan → Min Thach
Day 3Min Thach → Nagaru
Summit daySar Pass + the snow slide
CampBiskeri Thach
Day 5Down to Barshaini
Your Sar Pass trek itinerary
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Day 0 — reach Kasol
Overnight bus or cab from Delhi or Chandigarh; gear check and briefing in the evening.
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Day 1 — Grahan
About 10 km along the nala to Grahan village, about 2,350 m.
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Day 2 — Min Thach
A steep forest climb to the meadow camp at about 3,400 m.
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Day 3 — Nagaru
About 8 km to the high camp at about 3,800 m, often on snow.
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Day 4 — Sar Pass
Start before dawn while the snow is firm; over the pass at about 4,200 m, slide down, camp at Biskeri Thach.
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Day 5 — Barshaini
Down through Bandak Thach and Pulga to the road head, then your cab to Kasol, Manikaran or onward.
5 days, about 2,500 m up
- Days 1–3 → climb from about 1,700 m at Kasol to about 3,800 m at Nagaru.
- Day 4 → over the pass at about 4,200 m, then the snow slide.
- Day 5 → down to the Barshaini road head.
- Add a day → arrival in Kasol before, and a buffer for weather.
Best time for the Sar Pass trek
| Months | Trail | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| April | Heavy snow above Min Thach; trail may not be open | Wait for May |
| May – June | Snow on the pass, best sliding, cold nights | Classic Sar Pass — book early |
| July – August | Monsoon: mud and landslides on the Parvati road | Avoid |
| September – October | Green meadows, mostly snow-free, clear views | Quieter season |
| November – March | Deep snow, camps closed | Not run — try a Kasol winter stay instead |
May–June dates fill first. Send your dates now and we hold a plan with hotel and cab for your group.
What we check before we book your trek
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We arrange the trek with registered local operators and plan around these checks:
- Permission above 9,000 ftKullu district guidelines require permission for treks above 9,000 ft — Sar Pass is well above it. We check the order in force for your dates.
- Registered teamTrekking operators must be registered on the HP trekking portal; we only book registered local teams with a guide.
- Never soloThe Parvati valley has a record of trekkers going missing. Go with a guide and stay on the trail.
- Summit-day timingStart before dawn while the snow is firm; poles, gaiters and waterproof gloves. Slide only where the guide says.
- No monsoon tripsWe do not run Sar Pass in July–August, when rain and landslides hit the trail and the Parvati road.
- ID and first aidCarry an original government photo ID; first-aid kit and safety gear go with every group.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your dates
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, group size and where you start from.
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We check your date
Snow and trail status, the Kullu trekking rules in force, and a registered local team for your dates.
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You get one quote
Trek, Kasol stay and cab in one plan — add Kheerganga or Manali if you like.
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Confirm and go
We send the kit list, reporting time in Kasol and the weather update before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Month — snow season (May–June) or September–October
- Group size, and a private group or a fixed-departure group
- What is included: guide only, or full camp with tents, meals and porters or mules
- Kasol hotel type and nights before and after the trek
- Cab from Delhi, Chandigarh or Bhuntar, and the onward drop (Manali, Kheerganga)
- Gear on request — shoes, jackets, poles, gaiters. Today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes
Kasol to Sar Pass and down the snow in 5 days
Forest, meadow camps and a pre-dawn climb to about 4,200 m; we arrange the guided trek with a registered local operator and add your Kasol hotel and cab in one quote.
Get your Sar Pass trek quote
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with one plan — the trek, your Kasol hotel and the cab — for your dates within minutes.
Kasol + Sar Pass + Kheerganga
A good plan is 7 nights from Delhi: a night in Kasol, the 5-day Sar Pass trek, then the Kheerganga trek from Barshaini or a riverside camp in Kasol. Or finish with two nights in Manali. Getting there: our Delhi to Kasol taxi, the Chandigarh to Manali taxi, a Manali taxi, or fly to Kullu–Manali airport (Bhuntar). More high treks: Hampta Pass and Beas Kund, or see all camping in Himachal.
Sar Pass trek — questions
How high is Sar Pass?
About 4,200 m (around 13,800 ft). Sources give 13,600 to 13,850 ft, so treat it as about 4,200 m.
How many days is the Sar Pass trek?
Five trekking days from Kasol, plus a day to reach Kasol. Keep one buffer day for weather.
How long is the Sar Pass trek?
About 33–49 km in all, depending on where the group starts and ends (Kasol or Grahan to Pulga or Barshaini).
Is the Sar Pass trek difficult?
Easy-moderate to moderate. Fit first-timers do it, but summit day is 6–8 hours on snow, so train for 4–6 weeks before you go.
What is the best time for the Sar Pass trek?
May–June for snow and the slide; September–October for green meadows. Avoid July–August rain and the December–March snow, when camps are not run.
Do I need a permit for Sar Pass?
Kullu district rules require permission for treks above 9,000 ft and registration of trekking operators on the HP trekking portal. We handle this with your booking and check the order in force for your dates.
What is the Sar Pass snow slide?
After the pass, groups slide down long snow slopes towards Biskeri Thach — only in the snow season and only where the guide checks it is safe.
Can I combine Sar Pass with Kheerganga or Manali?
Yes. The trek ends near Barshaini, the start of the Kheerganga trek; we can add Kheerganga, a Kasol camp or a Manali stay with one cab plan. Price on request — Get Quote.
